Biographical history of Shelby and Audubon counties, Iowa. Containing portraits of all the presidents of the United States from Washington to Harrison, with accompanying biographies of each; portraits and biographies of the governors of the state; engravings of prominent citizens in Shelby and Audubon counties, with personal histories of many of the early settlers and leading families. A concise history of the counties, and the cities and townships, Part 38

Author: W.S. Dunbar and Co.. pbl
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, W.S. Dunbar & co.
Number of Pages: 852

USA > Iowa > Shelby County > Biographical history of Shelby and Audubon counties, Iowa. Containing portraits of all the presidents of the United States from Washington to Harrison, with accompanying biographies of each; portraits and biographies of the governors of the state; engravings of prominent citizens in Shelby and Audubon counties, with personal histories of many of the early settlers and leading families. A concise history of the counties, and the cities and townships > Part 38
USA > Iowa > Audubon County > Biographical history of Shelby and Audubon counties, Iowa. Containing portraits of all the presidents of the United States from Washington to Harrison, with accompanying biographies of each; portraits and biographies of the governors of the state; engravings of prominent citizens in Shelby and Audubon counties, with personal histories of many of the early settlers and leading families. A concise history of the counties, and the cities and townships > Part 38

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- P. CHANCE, a Hoosier by birth, and a soldier of the late war, is one of the enterprising and successful farmers of Harlan Township, Shelby County, lowa. He was born in Grant County, Indi- ana, August 13, 1841, and is a son of Will- iam Chance, a native of North Carolina, who, when a boy. came to Highland County, Ohio, where he was reared. He then went to Wayne County, Indiana, where he was married to Miss Jane Potter, a native of New Jersey. Ile lived there one year. He was among the first settlers in Grant County, Indiana, and it was there that his wife died. After her death the father and children came to Iowa, set- tling near Chariton, Lucas County. William Chance now lives in Ness County, Kansas. W. P. Chance was reared a farmer and re- ceived his education in the common schools. During the late war he was one of the first to go to the defense of his country. He enlisted in March, 1862, in the Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company F, and served

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three years and ten months. He was in the battles of Champion Hill, siege of Vieksburg, and Jackson, Mississippi. He re-enlisted and returned home on a furlough, after which he went south again, and was at New Orleans on duty under General Banks for a time. Ile then went to Texas, and afterward took an active part in the last battle fought in the war. He was honorably discharged in February, 1866, at Brownsville, Texas, and was finally discharged at Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Chance then returned to Iowa, and engaged in the more peaceful pursuit of agriculture. He was married December 24, 1869, to Miss Sarah Mellville, a daughter of Andrew and Rachel (Armstrong) Mellville; the father was born in Scotland, and came to Lneas County in 1854; the mother was a native of Ohio. By this marriage one ehild was born-Mell- ville C. Mrs. Chanee died November 4, 1870. Mr. Chanee was married January 11, 1872, to Miss Isabella Mellville, a sister of his first wife; by this union three children have been born-Arthur B., Harry Garfield, and Carrie B. In 1871 Mr. Chanee came to Shelby County, and settled on seetion 19, Harlan Township; later he removed to Harlan where he improved a good piece of property. In 1886 he came to his present farm of 280 acres, which is well improved. He is a mem- ber of the G. A. R., Harlan Post, No. 107, and is a member of the Christian ehureh.

ENRY C. NICOLLS is one of the pio- neers of Shelby Township, having set- tled here in 1876. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, September 20, 1829. He is a-son of Israel and Mary (Craig) Nieolls. The father was a native of Vir- ginia, and the mother of Ohio. They had eleven children. Henry was the second born,

but the oldest to grow to maturity. The parents lived in Ohio until the time of their death, which oeenrred in Hocking County. Henry C. Nieolls was reared a farmer, and received his education at subscription sehools, in primitive log school-houses with slab seats, and floors made of puneheons. He was six- teen years old when his parents moved to Hoeking County, Ohio. He was married September 12, 1850, to Miss Sarah Pratt, who was born in Athens County, Ohio, May 15, 1827. She was the daughter of Elias and Mary (Swain) Pratt. The father died in Athens County, and the mother in southern Illinois. Mr. Nieolls lived in Ohio until 1854, when he removed to Iowa, coming by teams and wagons, and camping on the way. He started October 9, and arrived in Johnson County, Iowa, November 6. He remained here nine years. He enlisted in the late war September 2, 1862, in the Sixth Iowa Cavalry, Company I, and took an active part in the battle of White Stone Hill, with the Dakota and Sionx Indians, and at Cannon-Ball River, near the Bad Lands. IIe was in other skir- mishes from the Little Missouri River through to the Yellowstone River, in 1864. He served under General Alfred Sully. They laid ont Fort Riee, and built Fort James and Fort Sully. Mr. Nicolls served three years and one month, and was mustered ont of the serv- iee at Sioux City as Seeond Lieutenant, and was discharged at Davenport, Iowa. He then went to Benton County, Iowa, where the family had moved, near Belle Plain. Later they moved near Luzerne, in the same county, where he made his home until he eame to Shelby County. He bought 160 aeres of land; there was a rude cabin and 100 aeres broken. Here he has sinee lived, and has made improvements until the Nieolls farm is among thie best in the county. There is a good two-story house, a barn and sheds, an

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orchard, and a grove of five acres. Mr. Nieolls and wife have five children-Mary Jane, Amos P. (of Dakota), Sophia Elizabeth, Albert Ben- ton Vinton and Rachel Viola. Mr. Nicolls is a Republican, and has served eight years as township trustee with credit. He is a member of the Masonic order, Lodge No. 371, of Shelby. He was a member of the Grange during its palmy days. He is a man well informed, and is a elose observer. Al- though fifty-nine years old, he carries his age lightly. He is kind and genial to all, and has the respeet and confidenee of all who know him.

ARRISON SMITHI, of Shelby Town- ship, section 22, is one of the promi- nent citizens. He bought land in the township in 1872, and settled there in 1873. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, Octo- ber 29, 1849, a son of Solomon and Lethinda (Newman) Smith, natives of Ohio. When he was fourteen years old he went to Illinois with an older brother. IFere he spent his time in farming and attending the public sehools. In 1868 he removed to Poweshiek County, Iowa. He was married September 10, 1872, to Miss Mary Harrod, a danghter of John and Rachel Harrod, who was born in Knox County, Ohio. Mr. Smith was en- gaged in farming in Poweshiek County until 1873, when he came to Shelby Township and located on his present farm. Hle first bought eighty aeres, but has since bought more till he now owns 320 acres. His farm is one of the best improved in the township. His house, built in 1882, is a large frame build- ing of modern style, well situated on a natural building site, surrounded by a fine grove. His barn is commodions, and he has ohter good buildings for grain and stock.

Everything is neat and snug, and well ar- ranged for convenience and comfort. He has ITambletonian horses, as fine as ean be found in the county. He is a Republican, a mem- ber of the Masonie order, Shelby Lodge, No. 371, and one of the successful early settlers. He has done his share in the improvement of the county. Ile is cordial to all, honorable in business, and has the esteem and regard of all who know him.

B. LINN is one of the well-known and honored citizens of Shelby Town- ship. Ile was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1836, and is a son of James and Nancy (Booher) Linn, natives of Pennsylvania, the father of Irish and the mother of German descent. The parents reared six sons and one dangh- ter-S. B. was the sixth child. He was reared on a farm, and received his edneation in the public-schools. During the great rebellion he enlisted at Lincoln's call for 300,000 men, in the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Com- pany A. He served until the close of the war and was discharged at Lexington, North Carolina. Ile took an active part in all the engagements under General Kilpatrick, from Atlanta to the sea. He was discharged, and returned to Huntingdon County, Pennsylva- nia, where he was married to Miss Jane Keagy, who was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She is a daughter of Abram and Elizabeth (Shoff) Keagy. Mr. Linn lived in Pennsylvania until 1878, when he came to Shelby County and settled on an eighty-acre traet of land. He now has a fine farm, a good story and a half house, a barn and windmill. Everything shows the energy and prosperity of the proprietor. He now owns 177 acres of fine land. Mr. Linn and

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wife have four children-Luella V., Mary K., Lizzie N. and Samuel II. They have given their children the advantage of a good education. Their daughters are all success- ful teachers; two of them are now attending college at Indianola, Iowa. Mr. Linn is a Republican. He has served as township trustee and on the school board. Ile is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has served as trustee of the same. Mrs. Linn and daughters are also members of the chnreh. Mr. Linn is a member of the G. A. R., Dick Yates Post, No. 364. He has always been a liberal supporter of all religions and educational advancement. He is one of Shelby County's most valuable and highly esteemed citizens. James Linn, father of S. B., went as a volunteer in the war of 1812. When he left home his father traveled for two days with him; when he left him he said: " My son, be true to your country, and never return with the name of being a coward!" Ile was honorably discharged in December, 1814, and was married to Nancy Booker, January 31, 1815. Four of their sons an- swered their country's call for men to defend hier flag.

OHN S. POTTER came to Shelby County, Iowa, in 1874. He is a native of Canada, born July 25, 1854, a son of John Potter and Rebecca (Dixon) Potter, natives of England. John S. was thirteen years old when his parents moved to Iowa in 1867, loeating at West Liberty, Iowa, where they now reside. He was raised a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. In 1874, before he was twenty-one years old, he came to the county with only 30 cents, and $40 in debt. Ile lived in the vicinity of Cuppy's Grove for a time. In

1876 he bought eighty acres of wild land in IIarrison County, and later bought forty acrse more, which he broke and fenced. He lived on a rented farm for two years, and came to his present farm in 1879. He had rented this three years before he bought it. His home farm contains 141 acres, and he owns 120 acres in Harrison County, making 261 aeres in all. The home place is well im- proved; there is a good house on a natural building site, a barn, sheds for stock, a wind- mill, and a grove. Everything indicates thrift and prosperity. Mr. Potter is largely engaged in stock-raising and feeding, in which he is successful. He was married February 28, 1877, to Miss Cora E. Evans, of Musca- tine County, Iowa, a daughter of Jerry and Catharine (Hayward) Evans. She was born in Geauga County, Ohio. They have three children-Catharine Belle, Edwin Hayward and Bessie Rebecca. They have one child dead-John Albert, born December 23, 1877, died December 21, 1878. Mr. Potter is a Democrat. Though but a young man, and coming to the county with no means, he has by industry and good management acquired a good property, and gained a high position in the county. IIe is one of the solid, relia- ble men.

ILLIAM G. BARRETT is one of the intelligent and leading citizens of Shelby Township. He came to the county in 1877. Ile was born in Harrison County, Ohio, August 16, 1846, and is a son of J. W. and Sarah (Lavely) Barrett, natives of Ohio. William G. was reared a farmer, and received his education in the common schools and the Bueyrus, Ohio, High School. In 1863 he removed to Mahaska County, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He was

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married February 25, 1877, to Miss Alice Hollister, a daughter of Orange and Martlia (Lamborn) Hollister, of Mahaska County, fowa. In 1877 he came to Shelby Town- ship and bought eighty acres of partially improved land. He has since built a com- fortable honse, surrounded by shade and or- namental trees. He has planted an orchard and grove, and has good barns for stock and grain. He owns 200 acres of land, 120 acres lying in the east part of section 2, as fine land as there is. He is a thrifty and enter- prising farmer, as everything on his place indicates. Mr. Barrett and wife have three children-Galen A., Mabel Bertha and Sarah Martha. He is a Republican and a member of the Evangelical church. He is a liberal and active supporter and a trustee. He is a member of the Masonic order, Shelby Lodge. Though comparatively a young man, he has gained a good position in the county, socially and financially. He is an earnest supporter of any enterprise tending to the advancement of religion and education. He is kind, genial and hospitable, and is one of Shelby Town- ship's most worthy and respected citizens.

C. JENSON, of Shelby Township, is one of the successful farmers. Ile came here in 1874. He was born in Den- mark, December 12, 1837, a son of Jens and Anna (Dorothea) Hanson. IIe attended school seven years, and then worked on a farm for a time; he afterward learned the trade of a locksmith and worked at it for several years. In the spring of 1866 he sailed from Hamburg for New York; he went to Philadelphia and remained eight months; then to Rock Island, Illinois, where he worked at the blacksmith's trade for one year; then he went farther west and worked on the rail-

road for some time. He then went south to Louisiana and Texas; he was also in St. Louis. The next move was to California and Oregon; but he returned to Iowa and bought his pres- ent farm. It was wild, unimproved land, and he now has a good farm of 160 acres, a nice house, orchard, grove, stables for stock and cribs for grain. He is a good farmer, and everything indicates good management and prosperity. He was married March 17, 1876, to Tina Anderson, who was born in Denmark and came to America in 1874; she was the daughter of Annis and Bertha Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Jenson have two children liv- ing-Jens Anderson and Anna Dorothea. Three are dead; one called Jens Anderson, Bertha and a baby. Our subject is a Repub- lican. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran church; he is an honest and enterprising eitizen.

V. BEST is one of the intelligent and progressive citizens of the town- ship. He came to the county in

1873. IIe was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1830,-a son of Rob- ·ert Best, a native of Butler County, Pennsyl- vania, of German ancestry. Ilis mother was Margaret (Van Horn) Best, a native of New Jersey, of a long line of Dutch ancestry. Ilis father was twice married; by the first marriage three children were born. Our subject is the oldest of nine children born by the second marriage. He was fourteen years old when his parents moved to Cadiz, Harri- son County, Ohio, in 1844. The father was a cooper by trade, but he learned the trade of coach-making. His education was received in the common schools of Pennsyl- vania and the Cadiz Academy. Ile was mar- ried January 1, 1852, to Miss Mary Ann

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Mercer, born in Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of Elias and Mary (Randall) Mercer, botlı natives of Ohio. In 1854 our subject moved to Muscatine County, Iowa, on a farm, where he lived until he came to Shelby County in 1873. Ile bought 160 acres of wild land, and built the first house on the prairie where he now lives. He has since improved the farm and put it under good cultivation. He has a good dwelling-house, a fine orchard and grove of five or six acres, and barn for stock and grain-all betraying the thrift and enterprise of the owner. Mr. and Mrs. Best have eleven children, seven sons and four daughters-Ella Belle, Sarah Amanda, Jennie Ida, Nissie Ithalbert, Harry Sherman, Archie Mathias, Alvin Stuart, Er- nest Legrande, Frank Clinton, Arthur Mar- shall and Charles Williams. There are two deceased -- Martha Belle and Mary Adeliza. Mr. Best is a Republican. He has served as assessor and on the school board. No man in the township has taken a greater interest in education, or been more active in eleva- ting the standard of the schools. His daugh- ter, Ella Belle, was a successful teacher. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and a deacon of the same. His wife and dangh- ters and one son are all members of the same church. He is well-informed on general topics, cordial and genial to all; is honorable and upright in his business transactions, and has the confidence and respect of all who know him.

LEXANDER ADAMS is one of the active and enterprising agriculturists of Shelby Township, who came to the county in 1875. He was born in Washing- ton County, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1845, a son of William Adams, a native of Ireland,

and Abegail (McGowen) Adams, of Wash- ington County, Pennsylvania, who is of Scotch ancestry. There were ten children in the family, of whom our subject was the oldest. His youth was passed in school. When the late war broke out, though but a lad of six- teen, he went to the defense of his country's flag. He enlisted in December and was mustered into service January 1, 1862, in the One Hundredth Pennsylvania Infantry, Com- pany A. Ile served three years and eight months. He was first under fire at the assault on Fort Lookout, James Island, South Caro- lina. He took an active part in the second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fred- ericksburg, Vicksburg, Jackson, Mississippi, Campbell's Station, Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Wilderness, where he was wounded in the right thigh by a gun-shot. He was con- fined to the hospital five months at Wash- ington, Philadelphia and Pittsburg. He rejoined his regiment in front of Petersburg, and was wounded a second time, January 21, 1865. He was confined to the hospital three months at City Point, Virginia. He re- joined his regiment and was honorably dis- charged July 24, 1865. His service was brave and gallant, a credit to any patriotic citizen. He returned to his home and in three weeks removed to Johnson County, Iowa, where he engaged in farming until 1870. He then went to Colorado and en- gaged in prospecting and mining until 1874, when he returned to Johnson County, Iowa. In 1875 he bought 240 acres where he has since lived. IIe has made many improve- ments, has a good house, a grove, and build- ings for stock and grain. He was married January 1, 1880, to Miss Bessie Gormley, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Chambers) Gorinley. Mr. Adams and wife are the parents of three children- Mary Annette, Nina Elsie and

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Harrold Montford. Mr. Adams is a Repub- liean, a member of the G. A. R. Post, No. 364, and a member of the Masonie order. Ile is a man still in the prime of life, jovial and cordial to all, honorable in business, and one of Shelby's most worthy citizens.

SANS N. HENRICKSON, one of the successful farmers of Shelby Township, came to this county in 1875. He was born in Denmark, August 29, 1830, a son of Henry Hanson, who died when he was eighty- three years old. IIe lived in Denmark until he was thirty-seven years old; he went to school until he was fourteen years old, and then worked on a farm antil he was twenty- eight. Ile then learned the cooper's trade, which he followed for ten years. He was married in 1861 to Miss Bertha Maria Jerik- erson, and in 1868 came to America. They sailed from Hamburg to Liverpool and then to Quebee; from that point to Chicago, and from there they came to Jasper County, Iowa. Mr. Ilenrickson worked on the railroad for seven years, and in 1875 came to Shelby County and settled on eighty acres of wild prairie land, where he now lives. He has added to this farm until he now owns 300 acres. Ile has a good house and a large barn for hay, stock and grain. He was twice mar- ried. By the first wife seven children were boru - Henry, Ludwig, IIans, Jerkinson, Christena and Thinke, twins, and Martin. Mrs. Henrickson died November 5, 1873. Mr. Henrickson was married to his present wife October 7, 1878. She was Metta Chris- tianson, born in Denmark, and came to this country when she was thirty-four years of age. By this marriage six children were born-Frederick, Mary and Engerbaugh, twins, Dosena and Andrew. Mr. Henrick-

son is a Republican. He was road super- visor two years. He is a member of the Seventh-Day Adventists of Fairview. He came to this State with $15 and was $200 in debt, but by industry and good management he has made a good living and accumulated a good property. He is one of the honest, re- liable farmers of Shelby Township.

M. POMEROY was born in Frank - lin County, Pennsylvania, March 24, 1849. He is a son of William and Elizabeth (McClay) Pomeroy, both natives of Pennsylvania. The father was of Seoteh- Irish ancestry. He was reared in his native county, and received his edneation in the publie schools and an academy. At the age of eighteen he engaged in the mercantile business, which he followed until he came to Iowa in 1872. He settled at Morning Sun, and engaged in the mercantile business until 1875; he then came to Shelby and formed a partnership with J. W. Campbell, a well- known business man of the town. They established a mercantile business, which con- tinned four years, when Mr. Pomeroy sold his interest to his partner and went into business alone. He built his present store- house and continued alone for four years; at the end of that time taking a partner, George D. Price. This partnership existed until the spring of 1888, when Mr. Pomeroy bought ont his partner's interest. His store is one of the leading mercantile honses in the town ; he carries a stock of 86,000 and transaets an annual business of $20,000. Ilis long expe- rienee in the business, together with his good judgment, has been the foundation of his success. IIe has also been extensively engaged in stock-raising and feeding; he owns a fine farm of 400 acres near Shelby.

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It is well improved, having a fine dwelling and good barns; he also owns a good resi- dence in Shelby. Mr. Pomeroy is a Repub- liean, and has served four years as county treasurer with credit to himself and the best interests of Shelby County. Ile was elected to this office in the fall of 1881. He was married November 2, 1876, to Miss Mary Mcclurkin, of Lonisa County, Iowa. By this union four children were born-Elizabeth N., William HI., Loren M. and Mary C. Mr. Pomeroy is a member of the I. O. O. F., Canopy Lodge, No. 401, of Shelby. He is one of the active and working members of the Presbyterian church, and has been since its organization. He is a man yet in the prime of life; he is easy in his manner, jovial in his disposition, cordial to all. He is honorable in business, and has made many friends in the county. He has always taken an active interest in religion, and all educa- tional enterprises have found a liberal sup- porter in him.

ENRY LEE, of Fairview Township, is one of the early pioneers; he came to the county in 1856. He was born in Blount County, Tennessee, September 1, 1821. He is a son of Nathan and Hannah (Dixon) Lee, both natives of North Carolina. Ilenry was the youngest of seven children; he was eleven years old when his parents came to Wayne County, Indiana, moving with a four- horse team; they remained there three years and then went to Cass County, Michigan; the father died in 1837, and the mother in 1847. Henry was reared on a farm and re- ceived his education in pioneer schools in log school-houses. He was married in Cass County, Michigan, October 31, 1847, to Miss Mary C. McConnell, a daughter of James and

Mary (Grose) McConnell; she was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, in 1852. Mr. Lee moved to Elkhart County, Indiana, where he lived for four years. In 1856 he and his wife and five children came to Iowa, moving with an ox-team, one horse and a wagon. The first winter was spent at Bowman's Grove, and one year in Harlan township. He moved on his present farm in 1858, and was one of the first settlers in the township. He has improved his farm well; has a good house and buildings for horses and cattle; the farm is well adapted to stock-raising, being well wa- tered. Mr. Lee has seven children living- James M .; Mary Rold, wife of Soren Rold, of this township; Martha J., wife of H. C. Reed, of Monroe Township; Saralı A., at home; Julia Ann, wife of George Larsou, of Harrison Connty, Iowa; Samuel II., of Fair- view Township, and John A., at home. The great loss of Mr. Lee's life was the death of his wife, which occurred August 14, 1886; she was a woman of many virtues, a kind and loving wife, a good and affectionate mother; she was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Mr. Lee is a Republican; he has served as township clerk for cighteen years and as jns- tice of the peace for ten years, with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. He is a member of the German Baptist church, and a deacon of the same. He has ever taken an active interest in education and religion. He is kind and hospitable to all and has the re- spect and confidence of all who know him.

EVI L. BARTLETT, of Harlan Town ship, has been identified with Shelby Connty since 1870. He was born in Henry County, Virginia, January 11, 1830, and is a son of Thomas Bartlett, a native of West Virginia, who traces his ancestors back

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to three brothers who came over in the May- flower. One of the descendants of these three brothers was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The ancestors of Thomas Bartlett settled in Virginia at a very early day. Sabrina Hill, the wife of Thomas Bartlett, was a native of Virginia; the rebel General Price and Thomas Jeffer- son are numbered among her relatives. Levi L., the subject of this biography, was two years old when his father removed to Warren County, Indiana. There were twelve chil- dren in the family. Naney died in infancy and John died at the ageof twelve years. Ten grew to maturity-William, Washington, George, Thomas, Levi L., Maria, Sabrina, Elizabeth, Martha J. and Eliza. The father was born in 1791, and lived until his death in Warren County, Indiana, which occurred in 1862. The mother was born in 1793 and died in 1866. Thomas Bartlett, in the day of the Whig party, was a Whig; in later times he was a Republican. In religion he believed in universal salvation. Levi L. grew to man- hood in Warren County, Indiana. He was reared a farmer, and was educated in the com- mon schools. In 1852 he went overland to California with an ox-team. The first year he was engaged in mining; the second year he embarked in the lumber and lime trade, and after that he freighted goods to the mining camps. In 1855 he returned to the east via the Nicaragua ronte, remained in Indiana a few months and then came to Iowa and bought somne land in Cass County, and went on to Pike's Peak where he engaged in mining for two years; thenee he came to Audubon County, lowa, where he lived a short time and then returned to Warren County, Indiana, remain- ing there two years. In 1863 he went to California by water, and after a residence there of two months he went to Idalio, where he engaged in mining for three years. Ile

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Author: W.S. Dunbar and Co.. pbl Publication date: 1889 Publisher: Chicago, W.S. Dunbar & co. Number of Pages: 852

Author: W.S. Dunbar and Co.. pbl
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, W.S. Dunbar & co.
Number of Pages: 852